© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Silver guilder "Karolusgulden" - Charles V ND
| Silver (.833) | 22.86 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles V (1506-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1553-1556 |
| Value | 1 Gulden = 20 Stuivers |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 22.86 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#96939 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Shield of Austria-Burgundy atop a floriate cross. Legend ends with mint mark (Fleur-de-lis).
Script: Latin
Lettering: DA · MIHI · VIRTVTE : CO : HOSTES : TVOS :
Translation: Give me strength against your enemies.
Comment
second typeFlorin Karolus
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Silver guilder "Karolusgulden" - Charles V ND (1553-1556) from Spanish Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) is that it was minted during the reign of Charles V, who was the last Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire and the first King of Spain. This coin was used as a means of payment during his rule and features an image of him on one side and the coat of arms of the County of Flanders on the other.
